Page Points

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We bring the WIPO Knowledge Center’s collection on intellectual property and the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) to life – in conversations with authors, editors, publishers and others. For comments or questions, contact us at podcast.wkc@wipo.int. More on the WIPO Knowledge Center: https://www.wipo.int/library/ Disclaimer: The views expressed in the podcast are those of the presenters and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Secretariat of the World Intellectual Property Organization or any of its member states.

Publisher

WIPO

Category

arts · education

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

15 Feb 2022

Latest episode

21 Aug 2026

Latest episodes

25 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   21 Aug 2026

   Intellectual Property and the Music Industry

   In this episode featuring the book ‘Copyright in the Music Industry: A Practical Guide to Exploiting and Enforcing Rights’, its author Hayleigh Bosher discusses the complexities of copyright in the music industry, emphasizing its practical importance for musicians and the evolving challenges posed by digital technologies and policy changes. About the Guest: Dr Hayleigh Bosher, author of the above book and host of the podcast Whose Song Is It Anyway?, is a refreshingly transparent creative industries legal expert who works in academia, the music industry, and helps inform policy in government. She cuts to the point in a no-fluff way, offers practical advice, and her perspective is always inclusive and advocates for creatives. She's the go to source of knowledge and advice for music-makers, music industry organizations and policymakers on all things law and policy relating to the creative industries. Hayleigh is a Reader in Intellectual Property Law at Brunel University of London, where she also leads the IP Pro Bono service. More about the book : Copyright in the Music Industry: A Practical Guide to Exploiting and Enforcing Rights (https://tind.wipo.int/record/60384?ln=en)

2. 

   14 Jul 2026

   Intellectual Property and Sports

   This book offers an in-depth exploration of the interplay between intellectual property (IP) law and the sports industry, delving into both the opportunities and challenges that arise at their convergence. Throughout its chapters, the book investigates how foundational IP rights need to adapt in response to rapid advancements such as digitalization and artificial intelligence, as well as the growing influence of global market integration. By examining these developments, editors Justin Koo and Jason Haynes provide insights into the evolving legal landscape and its impact on the world of sports. About the Guests: Justin Koo is a Tenured Senior Lecturer at the Faculty of Law, University of the West Indies, St Augustine. Prior to joining UWI, Justin was a Visiting Lecturer at King’s College London and a Teaching Fellow at University College London (UCL). Justin is an Associate Fellow of the Higher Education Academy of the UK, a member of Association Littéraire et Artistique Internationale (ALAI), and a member of the International Association for the Advancement of Teaching and Research in Intellectual Property (ATRIP). Justin’s primary research interest is focused on copyright law and he has published books and articles in the area, as well as drafted copyright laws for the Caribbean region. Justin also has interests in trademark law, sports law and entertainment law. Jason Haynes is Associate Professor of Law at the University of Birmingham, where he also serves as Deputy Head of Postgraduate Research. An internationally recognized scholar, barrister, arbitrator, and mediator, his research spans international economic law, sports law and IP law, and human rights, with a particular focus on the intersection of law, innovation, and global development. Before joining the University of Birmingham, Jason held academic appointments at the University of the West Indies and Durham University. He has also served in senior legal and advisory roles with governments and international organizations, including the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), the International Organization for Migration (IOM), the World Bank, CARICOM, and the American Bar Association. More about the book : Intellectual Property Law and Sports (https://tind.wipo.int/record/60061?ln=en)

3. 

   21 May 2026

   Intellectual Property and Cannabis

   This pioneering book explores the relationship between IP and cannabis. Listen as one its editors, Natalie Corthésy, talks us through the various contributions from global scholars as they have reflected on the legal, cultural, and socio-economic significance of cannabis, addressing the difficulties of adapting legal frameworks to this unique and multifaceted product. About Natalie: Natalie Corthésy is a graduate of the University of the West Indies (UWI) Faculty of Law Cave Hill. She obtained an LLM from University College London, a PhD from CCLS Queen Mary University of London, and is qualified as an attorney-at-law in Jamaica. She is Senior Lecturer at UWI Faculty of Law Mona. In 2019 and 2022, she received the UWI Mona Principal's Award for the research project with the Greatest Business/Economic Development Impact for her scholarship on International Intellectual Property Protection of Country Names. Natalie is the recipient of the 2017 International Trademark Association's Ladas Memorial Award for her paper Trademarks, Country Names and Misappropriation of National Identity. She has served as a member of the advisory board of the Jamaica Intellectual Property Office, the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission, and is a member of the National Technical Working Group on Brand Jamaica. More about the book : Intellectual Property and Cannabis (https://tind.wipo.int/record/58849?ln=en)

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Engagement

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